CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: Iowa Specialty Hospital - Clarion

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 84153
Insurance Median: $22
Cash Discount Price: $29
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.20x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at Iowa Specialty Hospital - Clarion is $22. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $29. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 1.20x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1316 South Main Street, Clarion, IA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$29

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$22

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$18.39

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $18.39 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $29 (158%)

Insurance Median: $22 (120%)

Cash: $29 (158% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $22 (120% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $18.39 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Tricare	$7 - $20	38%
Triwest Va - All Plans	$7 - $20	38%
Healthscope Stellar-All Plans	$12 - $35	65%
UnitedHealthcare	$12 - $63	65%
Auxiant Clarion Schools-All Plans	$14 - $74	76%
Health Partners Prestage	$16 - $86	87%
Aetna	$18 - $56	98%
Health Partners Ish-All Other Plans	$18 - $53	98%
Wellmark Hmo	$20 - $65	109%
Wellmark Ppo - All Other Plans	$20 - $71	109%
Cigna	$21 - $64	114%
Midlands Choice-All Plans	$21 - $64	114%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $29.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 84153.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Iowa Specialty Hospital - Clarion is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 84153.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.